Comprehensive Child Development Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Comprehensive Child Development Act - States the finding of Congress that: (1) millions of children are suffering from lack of adequate child development services; (2) comprehensive child development programs are essential; (3) priority must be given to preschool children with greatest economic and social needs; (4) no mother may be forced to work in order for children to receive services; and (5) such programs should be undertaken as a partnership of parents, State, community, State and local governments. Title I: Comprehensive Child Development Programs, Direction to Establish Program Authorizes the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to establish child development programs under this title. Lists activities for which funds can be provided, including: planning and development of programs; establishing, maintaining, and operating comprehensive programs with a broad range of activities; and administrative expenses. Authorizes any State, city, county, combination of units of local government, or federally recognized Indian reservation to serve as prime sponsors. Permits the Secretary to designate such prime sponsor upon receipt of an application which: (1) establishes a Chil…